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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.71, 848.58 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.71, 848.58 and 382.65 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.71 : 848.58 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.71/848.58 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.71x = 848.58 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.71x = 324,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,709.14/565.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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